A Tale of Two Cruisers

I'm stuck in the marina with bad weather and take a look at two very different cruising boats.
We cruise extensively along the East Australian Coast on our 13 meter catamaran. Join us as we explore new cruising grounds, cross bars, fix all kinds of problems, ride out rough weather and live aboard for extended periods.
We even have a playlist that gets us on other peoples boats.
We hope that our videos encourage others to get on board and experience this fantastic lifestyle.
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[@BrianLarkin-q5v]

Great comparison between two beautiful boats.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@Kelpie119]

Thanks Norm - I have my own favourite of these 2 lovely vessels 🚢 😊

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Both great boats.

[@brusselsprouts6847]

Great episode norm More of these would be great , it gives people in the market a good outlook

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks for the comment Dude. I'll try to do a few more.

[@michaelraine4665]

Well done, Norm. Great interview with your fellow cruisers and listening to their points concerning running and maintaining their vessels. Keep up the good work that you are doing in providing interesting entertainment. Cheers Michael

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Michael. Glad you Dudes enjoy my little vids.

[@napoleonnz]

I look forward to your videos each week, they are interesting and informative. I'm an ex-boat owner, my last was a 10m cruising cat, must have owned about 20 boats in my 81 years. I hope you keep going as long as you can. You give a lot of pleasure to us old dudes. I have no doubt with your friendly nature there will be another lady in your life. If not, dogs are great company, always agree with your decisions and appreciate every minute you spend with them!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks so much Dude. Nearly bought a dog while I was in the Boyne.

[@peterlee440]

Nice work Norm

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@richardkaye2228]

Great interview norm

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Richard.

[@greatbethy]

All the Best Norm Thanks!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Wow thanks Dude. It will go to coffffeee 😀😃

[@steveans]

Fantastic What a brilliant thing do do while in Marina!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@garyjohnston1817]

Hi Norm, 1st comment, envy your choice of life style, we went land based in a 12m Denning Bus I fitted out. My brother and his wife (Brett &Debbie) are currently living in their cruising yacht “Impetuous” at the Kepple bay marina while he learns all about boating and doing some maintenance on the boat, if you are looking for an interview he might oblige and the rest of his family would get a buzz out of seeing his rig up close and how he is going with his choice of lifestyle.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Sounds great Dude. Unfortunately the vids are a little behind and I'm a bit further south now.

[@qchatgreg]

enjoyed being in the episode! all the best from Bucket List …. greg barb and Vito. woof!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Greg. Catch you somewhere Dude.

[@GeneralSpades]

awsome boat Greg thanks for the tour@@MotorSailingforOldDudes

[@brianmalady1190]

Great episode Norm and thankyou to your mates.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@mikenelson1387]

Great interviews

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude

[@richardmason902]

Thanks Norm. I loved the aft cabin on the second boat. Seeing the Maritimo was interesting. Nice boat. I worked with and for Bill Barry-Cotter on occasions back in. the day.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

They make a noice boat for sure. Wonder if they have any plans for a cat. Hmmm might have to ask.

[@cruiser207]

Hi Norm, Great interviews . Thanks.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks for watching Dude.

[@lukeandglenda]

This was great Norm, enjoyed the interviews and information on the other boats. 200ltrs an hour 🤑 @ mid 20 knots, thats unreal. Great stuff mate, we were down Tannum Sands over the weekend and seen Peggy Anne moored in the river.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep. Had a great stay Dudes.

[@Jim.Thunda]

I'm considering MY Southern cross 2 but Need to do some more research on alloy hulls.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep. OK as long as they're done right.

[@bobcoleman7398]

What type of boat is yours Norm? Or, does anyone else know?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Hi Bob. The hulls were built by Nustar. The rest by me. Merry Xmas Dude

[@bobcoleman7398]

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes wish I had your many talents mate. I was going to look out for one if it was a production boat. Seems so practical, my favourite type of boat, being a motor-sailer, AND a catamaran-type hull. Love your work mate.

[@mickeykeymoaw]

Your New Mic wasn't working very well for the second interview.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah sorry. The mike was OK, it was a little far away.

[@Leosarebetter]

220 Litres per hour - choke, cough, cough....

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Those girls needed feeding

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

WOW! Lord Dude, this was brilliant. I love both boats but my vote goes to *"BUCKET LIST"* which has all the bells and whistles. I think it will have to be back to uni for me to be able to understand the rigamarole of that "HOUSE KEEPING" system. Where to next Lord Dude? Are you coming back to Victoria or are you staying up at *ANSTACIA'S PALACES"*

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Driving down for Xmas Angus.